Poirier dismisses McGregor return; Makhachev hints at July comeback

Dustin Poirier responded to questions about a potential Conor McGregor return by stating it's not about him and wishing McGregor the worst. Dana White shared photos from the construction site of the octagon platform for an upcoming event at the White House. Islam Makhachev continues to hint at a return in July through social media posts. New footage emerged from a sparring session between Brendan Allen and Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev reportedly undergoes special recovery procedures every evening. Carlos Ulberg has begun knee rehabilitation work. Arman Tsarukyan's next fight in RAF promotion will earn him at least a three percent stake in the company. Payton Talbott posted a Toy Story reference on Instagram while tagging UFC, apparently hinting at decreased company interest in promoting him. The post rounds up various fighter updates and news items from across the MMA landscape.